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Reviewer: dee813, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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ok 1st mth no bleed 2nd mth spotted all mth light bleed 3rd mth after shot if been spotting bleeding all mth....uggg i got it for prevent period and heavy bleeding...omg ive been bleeding forever... i will not get my 2nd shot... thank goodness i didnt gain weight...
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Reviewer: 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Im 22 yrs old and have been on this medication for a yr. It was easy to use and effective for it's purpose but I am now getting off of it because of bone loss and menopause symptoms. Way too young for that. I would not recommend this for a birth control.
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Reviewer: max618, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I ave been taking this medication for years (about 7) for birth control and am very pleased. I do not get my period!!! I have not experienced any weight gain or side effects at all, I have never had a pregnancy scare either. The only thing is you have to do is keep your doctor appointments. I see so many bad reviews about this medication, and most of them could be prevented if people got their sh
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Reviewer: jess000, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been on depo birth control shot for three years this summer I have never gotten pregnant thank goodness but I have a lot of spotting but mostly only when i work out am stressed or a day after sex it does make me worrie more tho about being pregnant with the nervousness so if you already have mental health issues like anxiety not the best to take depo.
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Reviewer: glennschevygirl, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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I have been using Depo-Provera for many years now and all is well. I have gained a few pounds but having NO period for me is great. I would highly recommend this drug to any woman. I get my injections in my butt area and does not hurt a bit.
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